Current engagement opportunities

The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs, and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online engagement opportunities, your feedback helps to shape City decisions.

The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to engage, share information and collaborate. You can weigh in on different online engagement opportunities using the City’s new innovative engagement platform, Engage Ottawa.

• Anti-racism and ethnocultural relations
  • Help us better address racism in our city.
• Bike Parking Strategy 
  • We welcome and encourage your feedback as we develop a Bike Parking Strategy that will ensure the City is able to meet current and future demand for bike parking, and in doing so promote and encourage cycling. 
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
  • Provide your feedback on strategies and actions to improve safety and well-being for everyone in Ottawa.
• Open Ottawa
  • The City provides free access to data and information through its Open Ottawa data portal. As part of the City’s Smart City 2.0 Strategy, we want to hear your ideas on how to improve the portal and what data sets you would like to see.
• Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan Study
  • Provide your feedback on proposed future development in the Orléans Corridor.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan 
  • The City is looking for your feedback on the first Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. 
• Solid Waste Master Plan
  • Provide your feedback on how the City should manage solid waste over the next 30 years.
• Transportation Master Plan
  • Provide your feedback on how the City how our transportation system can move us in the right direction for decades to come.
• Vision Vanier
  • Ask a question about the Vanier revitalization projects and learn how you can engage with them.
• Vanier Culture in Action
  • Provide your ideas and opinions on how to improve artistic, heritage and cultural life in Vanier.

• New Zoning By-law
  • The City of Ottawa is developing a new comprehensive Zoning By-law for approval by Council in 2025. The by-law will implement the policies and directions in the new Official Plan. 

• Fisher Heights Park: Life-Cycle Replacement of Play Equipment

  • The City is looking for input on the new play equipment being proposed to replace the existing play equipment at Fisher Heights Park, located at 31 Sutton Place in Ward 9. The community is invited to identify their preferred option and to provide comments on the proposed equipment.

• Echo Park - New tennis court

  • Echo Park is an existing park located south of Manotick at 6698 Marina Drive, Ward 21 (Rideau-Goulbourn). The project proposes the addition of a single tennis court to the park. Additionally, a park bench and a new pathway link will provide access the tennis court. 

• Queensview Drive Bike Lanes

  • Queensview Drive was identified as a Cycling Project in the Transportation Master Plan Part 1, Active Transportation Projects. It is categorized as a Pavement Markings and Signage Project. The objective of this project is to enhance cycling safety, access to destinations on Queensview, and connectivity to and from the future transit stations.

• Consultation on Streamlining the provisions for Distinctive Trees in the Tree Protection By-law

  • We are looking for your feedback on a proposed amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Tree Protection By-law.

• Walter Baker Park Splash Pad

  • The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of a new splash pad/ water spray feature in Walter Baker Park, in Kanata South.

• Munster Community Park

  • The City of Ottawa is seeking input on concept plans prepared for the lifecycle replacement of the junior playground equipment in Munster Community Park.

• City Budget 2024

  • It’s your city and your budget, so we want to hear from you! The City of Ottawa engages with residents to gather ideas and feedback as it drafts the budget each year for City Council’s consideration.

• St. Paul Park Lighting Project

  • Councillor King’s Office along with the City of Ottawa’s Recreational, Cultural and Facility Planning Department are pleased to present the concept plan for the St. Paul Park Lighting Project. St. Paul Park is located in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward (13) and fronts onto Moorvale Street to the north and Donald Street to the south.

• City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites Engagement Hub

  • This Engagement Hub will allow us to let you know what public engagement projects are currently active and how you can let us know what you think.

• Dundonald Park Splash Pad/ Water Spray

  • The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the location and design of a splash pad/ water spray feature in Dundonald Park, in the Centretown neighbourhood.

• Isaie Savage Park playground replacement

  • The City is looking for your feedback on the proposed two options for the renewal of the junior play equipment at Isaie Savage Park located at 114 Saphire in Orleans South - Navan Ward.

• Hemlock Park

  • The City is looking for your feedback on replacing the junior play equipment and swings at Hemlock Park in Ward 13. Hemlock Park is located at 361 Meadow Park Place. 

• Cope Park

  • The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of a forthcoming community park. This new park will be situated within the Westwood Subdivision in Stittsville and is labeled as Park No. 3 in the Fernbank Community Design Plan. 

• Morrison Park - Gazebo Replacement

  • The construction of the Morrison Park gazebo replacement commences August 10, 2023. Contractors will be on site to install perimeter fencing and demolish the existing gazebo through to Wednesday August 16.

• Better Homes Ottawa Portal

  • The City of Ottawa is developing the Better Homes Ottawa Portal. This online tool will allow Ottawa homeowners to learn about their home’s, estimated energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and steps they can take to reduce their utility bills.

• Renewable Energy Generation Facility and Battery Energy Storage Systems Regulations

  • The City of Ottawa is conducting a zoning by-law study to establish zoning provisions for energy generation infrastructure uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.

• Lindenlea Community Centre - Backyard upgrade
  • The City is seeking feedback on the draft concept plan for the upgrade to the backyard at the Lindenlea Community Centre, 15 Rockcliffe Way, Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward 13.

• "Caring for Community" Human Library

  • Listen, learn and engage with stories from some of the human 'books' on our collective community library shelf. You can check them out at the Human Library at Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch on September 20th 2023.

• Auditor General 2024 Workplan - Public Input Survey

  • The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the City of Ottawa undertakes an annual risk-based assessment to identify audit priorities.  The audits selected for inclusion arise through a systematic identification of all areas of significance from an audit perspective and the determination of audit project priorities by assessing criteria relating to risk, important organizational changes, new initiatives, emerging priorities, and other relevant factors. 

• Community Partnership Major Capital Program

  • The City is seeking input on the major capital partnership applications received for the March 1, 2023 deadline. More information on the project page. Kindly provide any feedback in writing by July 26, 2023.

• Cycling Lanes on Lees Avenue (Lees Avenue Bridge to Chestnut Street)

  • The City is undertaking the resurfacing of a segment of Lees Avenue from west of the Lees Avenue Bridge at the O-Train Line to Chestnut Street. The resurfacing project provides the opportunity for the City to build separated cycling lanes on the north side of the roadway and make improvements to the existing cycling lanes on the south side of the roadway. The project will allow for greater mobility in the neighbourhood to Lees Avenue transit, including the Lees Avenue LRT station. 

• Bank Street Cycling and Transit Improvements

  • This project proposes to add a bike lane on each side of Bank St. between Riverside Dr. westbound to just north of Riverdale Ave (across Billings Bridge) along with protected intersection elements at Riverdale Ave.

• Hintonburg Pumphouse

  • The City is proposing to preserve the ruins of the former Hintonburg Pumphouse, enhance public amenities and facilities, and restore areas of natural vegetation and shoreline. 

• Updates to the City of Ottawa Use and Care of Roads By-law 2003-498
  • The City of Ottawa is reviewing opportunities for residents to garden or install Little Free Libraries within the City’s right of way, (ROW) abutting their residence. The City is also reviewing opportunities to allow pop-up retail display and vending within the ROW. Currently, these activities are prohibited under the City’s Use and Care of Roads (By-law No. 2003-498) | City of Ottawa.
• New park on Rhythm way
  • The City is looking for your feedback on the design of a new Park located in Ward 22. The New Park will be located at 820 Chorus Drive, in Riverside South. The Park will have frontage on three streets: Chorus Drive, Kenny Gordon Ave and Rhythm Way.
• Lansdowne Aberdeen Square - Public Realm Improvements
  • The City of Ottawa has taken the feedback to develop a plan to improve the Aberdeen Square public realm, one that would meet the public expectations, as well as the market’s flexibility requirements. The idea is to introduce comfortable and friendly moveable furnishing, such benches, picnic tables, sunshades and planters, to promote a welcoming atmosphere and revive the public realm.
• Heron Park Community Building
  • The City of Ottawa is looking for your feedback on the design for the replacement of the Heron Park Fieldhouse in Ward 17. The objective of this project is to complete a design that will meet community needs now and in the future.
• Wildlife Strategy Review
  • Residents are invited to review the existing Wildlife Strategy and provide feedback on its recommendations and implementation. The public is also asked to complete a short survey, found below, to help provide insight on the City’s current Wildlife practices. The survey will remain open until June 30, 2023.
• Mohawk Park
  • The City is looking for your feedback on a play structure replacement at Mohawk Park in Ward 8. Mohawk Park is located at 90 Queensline Drive. 
• Hickory Street Right-of-Way Re-instatement
  • The City is looking for your feedback on the concept plan for the re-instatement of the section of Hickory Street Right-of-Way (ROW) located between Champagne Avenue and the O-Train corridor, in Ward 15. This section of the ROW is currently inaccessible due to adjacent construction.
• Weslock Park
  • The City of Ottawa is seeking input on concept plans prepared for the lifecycle replacement of the junior playground equipment in Weslock Park.
• Right-of-Way Patio By-law and Guideline Review
  • The Right-of-Way Patio By-law Review will propose permanent amendments to relevant by-laws in advance of the 2023 Patio Season. These amendments will be based on a review of the temporary changes made through the Patio Innovation Program which was first introduced in 2020.
• Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan
  • The City of Ottawa recently completed its 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2020-2030. One of the key recommendations from this plan is to identify and develop incentives for use by the not-for-profit and private sector, that will lead to the development of affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is intended to be an implementation tool to establish the most effective incentives for the delivery of affordable rental and ownership units throughout our community.
• NEW Urban Design Guidelines for Low-Rise Infill Housing
  • The City of Ottawa is developing new comprehensive Urban Design Guidelines for Low-rise Infill Housing for approval by Council in 2023. The Guidelines will reflect the policies and directions in the new Official Plan adopted by Council in October 2021.
• Bill 109 Implementation
  • On April 14, 2022, the Province’s Bill 109 received royal assent providing legislative direction to implement the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. The City will be taking a phased approach to amending its procedures and by-laws to meet those provincial requirements.
• Lansdowne 2.0
  • Lansdowne is a place of history and civic pride. For over 175 years, it has been a gathering place for neighbours, residents of Eastern Ontario and Western Québec, and for tourists from across Canada and around the world. It is a place of connection and celebration for sports, cultural and community events. In 2012, City Council entered into a 30-year partnership (now a 40-year partnership) with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) for the renewal and revitalization of Lansdowne with a new South Stadium Stands, new mixed-use retail and reimagined public realm spaces and subterranean parking.
• Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan
  • The purpose of this study is to prepare a Secondary Plan to guide future development in the Lincoln Fields Station Area that compliments the City’s newly adopted Official Plan. The main objective of the study and the secondary plan is to facilitate a more urbanized place that helps meet the City’s intensification targets and strategically locate density in proximity to the future Lincoln Fields O-Train Station.
• McArthur Avenue at Lafontaine Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
  • McArthur Avenue at Lafontaine Avenue is an existing signalized intersection in Rideau-Vanier Ward. The City of Ottawa has identified higher than expected collision rates at this intersection and is completing this study to identify improvements that will enhance safety for vulnerable road users.
• Review and Update of Ditch Alteration Policy
  • The City of Ottawa has approximately 8,500 km of watermains and sewers, with a further 6,010 km of roadside ditches. The current Ditch Alteration Policy was put in place in 2008 and is being updated to better align with other City of Ottawa policy's related to storm water and sewage systems.
• Climate Resiliency Strategy
  • The City is developing a Climate Resiliency Strategy to assess how Ottawa is vulnerable to climate change and identify strategies to mitigate the greatest climate risks.
• Parkland Dedication By-law Review
  • The new parkland dedication by-law will reflect the direction of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (2021) and the new Official Plan to ensure that new parks meet the needs of a growing and intensifying city.

• New Zoning By-law: Virtual open house

  • The City of Ottawa is hosting a virtual Open House that builds on the success of our in-person Open Houses held in September. We're here to share essential updates about the new Zoning By-law project and encourage your participation. The event is set for Thursday, October 5, starting at 6 PM.

    To attend, please register by clicking on this link(External link).